Stare OF ARIZONA Doveas A. Ducey Orrice OF THE GOVERNOR Execurive Orrice ‘Govennon, May 27,2019 ‘The Honorable Kati Hobbs Secretary of State 1700 W, Washington, "Floor Pocnix, AZ 85007 Re: House Bill 2466 civil action; assault Dear Secretary Hobbs: ‘Today I signed H.B, 2466. ‘The pain and traume suffered by victims of child sexual abuse can never be understated, This legislative session, we heard from many ofthese vetims who have tured ths pain into passion — pursuing justice, accountability for their abusers, and to protect innocent children. ‘Their stories are heartbreaking. Their work — inspiring “This we know: Vietms neod time, Time to process, understand what has happened and come forward. And they deserve the right to come forward H.B, 2466 isan important frst step to providing victims of child sexual abuse with the safety, healing, and justice they deserve, I'm hopeful it will protect innocent children who may otherwise Ihave suffered atthe hands ofthese predators, | want to thank Senator Boyer, Senator Carter, Representative Blackman and their colleagues for their work on this issue, know it wasn't easy, but the really important issues rarely are. Still, more ean be done. Our laws for protecting children and young adults who have been sexually abused requite evaluation fr reform. To that end, I will be establishing The Justice for Vietims of Child Sexual Abuse Task Force, which will serve asa statewide collaborative effort dedicated to developing recommendations for actions that can be taken to advance justice forthe vulnerable citizens of the State of Arizona. 1700 Wst WistinewoN SraEEF, PHOENIX, ARIZONA 8/007 6or-s42-493 * wwwargoverotgor‘Arizona as been a leader when it comes to vitims’ rights, and with tis bill, we will continue to ‘be leader on victims’ rights. incerely, fog oy, Douglas A, Ducey Governor State of Arizona ce: The Honorable Karen Fann “The Honorable Rusty Bowers “The Honorable Walter Blackman